Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/97856064990?pwd=MHhBZCtGT0xEMlZpNEZQZVJ3RDBPZz09

 

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Board Members:
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov, Chair

Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Vice-Chair

Dr. Umit Yapanel
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez

Mr. Daniel Sheehan

Mrs. Esra Eldem Tunc

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Directors Present

D. Gonzalez (remote), D. Sheehan (remote), E. Eldem Tunc (remote), M. Muhammedov (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Dikbas

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Muhammedov called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Jan 12, 2023 at 5:42 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information recorded above.

C.

Approval of Agenda

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Muhammedov
Aye
D. Sheehan
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

D.

Public Comments

No public comments were made at this time.

II. Action Items

A.

Recommendation Regarding Waiver of Contingencies for the Purchase of the Property at 16600 Vanowen Street

Presented at the January 11, 2023 Audit & Facilities Committee Meeting. The Committee approved to recommend their approval to the full Board. M.Muhammedov, Board Chair & Chair of the Audit & Facilities Committee reported out of the committee's discussion. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, added further context regarding the commitment letter received by CLI Capital regarding financing the purchase for this property. He added that the contingency period expires January 13th and after will have 45 days to close. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the following actions: (1) the waiver of the contingencies by the deadline of January 13, 2023 for the purchase of the property located at 16600 Vanowen Street in Van Nuys (the “Property”) and the release of good faith funds from escrow in the amount of $400,000 (inclusive which shall be immediately non-refundable, (2) the financing of the purchase of the Property pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in that certain term sheet dated January 10, 2023 by CLI Capital and, (3) the execution by the MPS CEO and Superintendent, or his designees, of such documents and instruments as may be necessary to undertake and complete the foregoing actions.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Muhammedov
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent
D. Sheehan
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Muhammedov